Carpenter Apprentice

Starting Pay $20-$24/hour based on skills and experience

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for executing the daily tasks assigned by the plant manager.

• Corrugated:
  • Feed Corrugated machine
  • Fold Inserts
  • Package product
• Wood:
  • Cut wood to length on saw per work orders
  • Assemble skids and crates per work orders
• General:
  • Move raw materials and finished product with hand trucks or forklift (see forklift note below)
  • Stage raw materials for assembly
  • Package finished goods for shipment
  • Stock completed items in the appropriate place
  • Complete and turn in paperwork including:
    • Actual quantity
    • Time sheets
  • Clean up work area (corrugated/wood/General Shop)

• Forklift operation (once certified)
• Cleanliness of work area
• Assist other work areas as required to complete production requirements
• Safety
  • Safe operation of all equipment
  • Safety of employees
    • Eye & hearing protection
    • Repairing and adjusting equipment

• High school graduate (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in operation and maintenance of wood cutting and/or assembly equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Able to perform skilled work of moderate difficulty. A high degree of initiative and creativity is required due to the complex nature of the situations/conditions of the position.
• Must have the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to effectively solve problems, think clearly and positively in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Meets deadlines and fulfills commitments.
• Exhibits enthusiasm and an ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers and customers.
• Exhibits care and strong attention to detail.
• Current forklift certification or ability to become certified